Missing
James Garris
Garris, approximately 1999
Date and time person was reported missing : 07/07/1999
Missing location (approx) :
Litchfield, Connecticut
Missing classification : Endangered Missing
Gender : Male
Ethnicity :
White
DOB : 02/24/1919 (102)
Age at the time of disappearance: 80 years old
Height / Weight : 5'9, 165 pounds
Description, clothing, jewerly and more : A short-sleeved white polo shirt, tan pants and brown shoes.
Medical conditions : Garris suffers from dementia and may be disoriented as a result of his condition. His right shin was infected at the time of his July 1999 disappearance.
Distinguishing characteristics, birthmarks, tattoos
: Caucasian male. Green/hazel eyes. Garris is bald. He has several large bumps on his head.
Information on the case from local sources, may or may not be correct : Garris resided at Sarah Pierce Assisted Living Community on Constitution Way in Litchfield, Connecticut. He entered the facility in late June 1999. He was last seen at approximately 6:00 a.m. on July 7, 1999. Authorities believe that Garris may have been confused and walked away from the premises. He has never been heard from again.
An extensive search of the area produced no clues as to Garris's whereabouts. He impressed staff members and residents at the facility with his social skills and sophisticated manner of dress. Temperatures were in the mid-90 degree range at the time Garris disappeared.
Garris is a retired engineer. His case remains unsolved.
Other information and links : ncy
Connecticut State Police
860-567-6800
800-953-9949
September 2021 updates and sources
Connecticut Department Of Public Safety
The Hartford Courant
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Interactive Missing Person Search Map
